Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

Island Work Transitions Inc

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $167,200 usd - $300,000 usd; bonus/equity: e...
Fully remote with flexible work arrangements requiring at least 50% of time spent in the office or field quarterly.
Cybersecurity functions including vulnerability management
Incident response and threat hunting
Experience with aws or microsoft top secret clouds
Island Work Transitions Inc is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer for a remote position focused on supporting U.S. federal government contracts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, and cloud security, particularly within AWS or Microsoft Top Secret environments

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and involves working in an air-gapped classified cloud environment.
  • The team values collaboration, integrity, and long-term investment in both its people and the federal mission.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person and remote work, with compensation including base salary, bonus plans, and stock grants.

Matching Summary

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Island Work Transitions Inc is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer for a remote position focused on supporting U.S. federal government contracts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, and cloud security, particularly within AWS or Microsoft Top Secret environments.

Salary

Base: $167,200 USD - $300,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cybersecurity functions including vulnerability management
  • incident response and threat hunting
  • experience with AWS or Microsoft Top Secret clouds
  • security operations and threat detection
  • working in air-gapped classified cloud environment

Nice-to-have

  • strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals
  • familiarity with containerized application security
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • ability to coordinate activities across multiple teams
  • building positive relationships with partner organizations

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years technical security experience
  • 2+ years technical leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Must be United States citizen

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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